Hi, I'm Chris Sturgeon

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am the agency & clinical director as well as a mental health therapist in our own private mental health clinic which is in Everett WA. My wife & I are also Alpaca ranchers with 110 alpacas. I love my work, ranching, golf, hockey, puttering & my wife. I love being a husband, a dad, a son & I am a Mormon. I grew up in Calgary Canada as a youth. Our neighbors introduced my mother to the gospel. At age 11 I joined the church. I enjoyed attending the youth programs, early morning seminary & then attended one of the church universities in Rexburg Idaho upon graduating high school. After a semester at Ricks College in 1972 I served a mission in the North of England. Upon completion of my mission & completing my studies at Ricks College I returned to Winnipeg Canada where I finished a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology & Political Science and then to IUGS for my Doctorate. I was married for 20 years to the mother of my 2 children. I have had many opportunities to give service in the church some of those include serving in, a Mission Presidency in The Canada Winnipeg Mission, Bishoprics, Young Men’s President and High Priest priesthood quorum leadership. In 1999 I immigrated to the US and married the love of my life. We live in the Arlington Washington area on our Alpaca Ranch. We also work together in our own Mental Health Clinic. As the agency & clinical director of our mental health clinic I am kept busy with administrative & therapeutic duties responsibilities.

Why I am a Mormon

I have come to understand and have developed a certainty that I am a son of God. Worshiping my Heavenly Father and the Savior as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints brings a groundedness to my life. I have read and prayed about the modern scripture translated by Joseph Smith (the Book of Mormon) and have a God given inspired answer to prayer that I am to be a member of this church. My life has found meaning and great joy as a result of being a member the church.

Personal Stories

How can your talents and gifts bless others?

When we leave this life many of us ask what kind of foot print am I going to leave behind. Perhaps the greatest footprint is sharing with others what principles, truths, and knowledge we have learned. Giving of one self to others is one of the richest gifts we give.

How I live my faith

Throughout my membership in the church I have had many opportunities to give service. I have had administrative and also hands on responsibilities within the church. I have had opportunities to give service publically in my community. I worship not only weekly by attending church on the Sabbath but by living the the beliefs of the church day by day

Mormons believe Jesus Christ is their Savior. Why do we need a Savior?

Chris Sturgeon answered...

Many people question the Latter Day Saint belief in Christ. I believe in Christ and I also believe Christ. Our lives are met with challenges, hurdles, struggles and choices. This life is an opportunity to learn and to learn that we can learn. Trial & error, holding fast to sound knowledge and having our behaviors congruent with our beliefs will go along way to getting us (as Stephen Covey would states) to where we wanted to be when we began our journey. But it is by mercy and grace we are invited into our Father in Heaven's presence for eternity after all we can do. Christ atoned so that I may have that mercy and grace. I need the Savior because His atonement also allows for me to reflect on my past and when it has needed to be more in line in a richer manner with God's will I am able to seek His forgiveness and find Peace. I seek the rest He offers me and have felt it as I have sought His arm gather me back when needed. It's not all about me it's not all about Him It's all about Him and I pushing forward together.
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Nate answered...

The fundamental principle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the faith in, reliance upon, and relationship with Jesus Christ. We regard Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world. Everyone on the earth today has made mistakes. All of us have come short of the perfect example that Christ set for us. The problem is the laws of God state that “no unclean person…hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.” (Ephesians 5:5) Because of these laws, we needed a way to be cleansed from these sins and mistakes. God knew that we would fall short of perfection and by His grace he provided us a Savior, Jesus Christ. Being a perfect soul without blemish, Jesus was capable and willing to take upon Himself our sins. Because He paid the penalty for our sins, the atonement, we must take upon ourselves His name to reap the blessings of forgiveness. We do this by having faith in Christ, admitting and repenting of our sins, and being baptized in the true and restored church of Jesus Christ.

What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' attitude regarding homosexuality and same sex marriage?

Casey answered...

Love the sinner, not the sin. We do not uplift or support it in any way. We try to help those overcome this serious and difficult urge of same-gender attraction. To some it is very serious, they feel they are 'borne' that way. Others feel great peer pressure, some are simply curious. Not matter the case, it is simply wrong. It is not ordained of God, and God does not take it lightly. To those who may struggle with this very urge, as you avoid it, and try to overcome it, God will strengthen you. Some people struggle with an addiction toward pornography, or cigarettes, some it might a seemingly over-powering urge toward alcohol, or to some, same-gender attraction. No matter the urge, they are all not of God and all Satan's devices to bring down worthy and righteous souls down to his level of misery. The family is ordained of God and it is our responsibility to uplift and support the family in any way we can.